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The Minnesota Stroke Association is a proud member of Community Health Charities Minnesota. Community Health Charities Minnesota is an alliance of leading nonprofit health research and service organizations whose mission is to improve lives affected by chronic illness by investing in health research, services and education.

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Thank you to all who participated and donated to the 2017 Strides for Stroke. Donation totals are being tallied and will be avilalable on this site in June. Donations are still being accepted for all teams and all Strides for Stroke locations.

Click here to donate to Strides for Stroke today!

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Stroke Awareness Month

Each May, the Minnesota Stroke Association celebrates National Stroke Awareness Month. The month of May becomes a highlight for all who have been touched by stroke. Click here for more information.

You can help by making a donation online through the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance, or call us at 763-553-0088.

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Join Anderson Companies for the 2017 Annual Charity Golf Tournament in support of the Minnesota Stroke Association at Rush Creek Golf Club in Maple Grove on Tuesday, July 25. There are several ways to contribute: golf-hole sponsorships, lunch program and evening sponsorships, donations to the raffle, or just playing a round of golf with your family, friends and/or business associates.

Click here for more information.

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Take the My Stroke Risk Assessment
Every year, more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke; it is the third leading cause of death and the number one cause of disability in our country. However, many strokes can be prevented! The first step is knowing your risk factors and how your choices could lead you to increased chance of stroke. The Minnesota Stroke Association has developed an assessment tool to empower you to make healthier choices and raise awareness of what specific areas you can improve to lower your risk.

Click here to take your Stroke Risk Assessment to help you better understand your individual risk factors.

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In the Fall/Winter edition of Stroke Matters, read about Randi life following stroke, Ronni's life experience transferring to Case Management and more.

Click here to read Stroke Matters.

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Help fight against stroke

• Stroke is a leading cause of disability in the United States
• Someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds. Every four minutes someone dies of stroke
• In 2010, the estimated cost of stroke in the United States was $53.9 billion. This total includes the cost of health care services, medications, and lost productivity.

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Survivors of Stroke
If you have survived a stroke and are seeking information or resources, click here.

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Family & Caregivers
If you are the caregiver for a family member or a friend who has had a stroke, please click here.

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